A judge has ordered the release or transfer of hundreds of elderly and vulnerable inmates at a federal prison in Ohio that has seen a particularly deadly and widespread outbreak of the coronavirus
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“Despite their efforts, the Elkton officials fight a losing battle. A losing battle for staff. A losing battle for inmates,” wrote Gwin, an appointee of President Bill Clinton. Doughty, an appointee of President Donald Trump, also sounded disinclined to second guess the decisions of the Bureau of Prisons.
Gwin’s order covered Elkton prisoners who are over 65 or have “documented” medical conditions, including severe obesity. He declined to add ex-smokers to the list.
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